The TLE43 high-voltage transformer with ignition coil was specially developed for brushcutters and is suitable for petrol-powered brushcutters, thus solving starting problems.

Petrol and electric brushcutters are designed to cut back tall grass, brambles and undergrowth. Bladed brushcutters are more powerful and often carried like a backpack but can also be wheeled, self-propelled, or included as a 4-in-1 multitool. Electric strimmers are typically mains-powered and used to maintain small gardens.